When riding, you must obey the instructor’s commands implicitly and immediately. You must not do anything without permission.

A horse is a naturally fearful animal, but strong and heavy. Therefore, do not be afraid of horses, but do not treat them carelessly, as a soft toy.

Do not approach from behind, do not get under the belly and in general obey the instructors. In addition, you should not immediately try to repeat what the more experienced comrades sometimes do. Relying on personal familiarity with a particular horse and relying on their reaction, they may violate all safety techniques at once. But what they can get away with, for you may end up hitting a hoof, biting or falling off the horse.

Strictly follow all of the trainer’s instructions and commands.

If you feel unwell or feel unwell while riding, tell the instructor.

It is strictly forbidden to ride after drinking alcohol or taking drugs.

Please remember: the horse is timid. Do not make sudden movements, do not run around, do not shout. Handle the horse in a friendly and calm manner. Always treat your horse affectionately. Do not run around the stable, do not disturb the silence.

Do not approach the horse or go around it from behind: it may kick its hind legs. Only approach it from the front, after giving it a call. Approach your horse by first calling it from the side it is facing.

Do not touch the horse roughly or unexpectedly. Approach your hand leisurely and carefully, talking to the horse. Do not put your hands through the bars of the stall to the horse. The horse may grab your fingers or clothes with its teeth.

The rider only works with the horse from the left side √ that’s how it’s trained. We mount on the left, dismount on the left, lead, saddle and unseat, start and lead out of the stable. Do not enter the stable on horseback, but lead the horse in harness.

When you lead the horse in the lead please make sure that the end of the reins does not hang under your horse’s legs – it can get caught in the reins and become tangled.

The stirrups should be tightened or thrown over the saddle so that the horse does not catch on anything while moving.

Don’t forget that you should only give a treat to your horse with an open palm, otherwise your fingers may get hurt. Only dried bread, breadcrumbs, slices of apples and carrots and pieces of sugar should be given to horses.

Remember that when riding in shift, you must not break the distance or ride sideways: horses can fight and injure themselves and you.

Rough jerking of the reins is not allowed, as this hurts the horse and can injure him or make him angry.

When saddling, first put the reins around the horse’s neck, then put the bridle on, and then saddle the horse.

If the horse is reluctant to take the trainsel by clenching his teeth firmly, press your fingers over the toothless part of his mouth and give the trainsel on an open palm as soon as he opens his teeth. Put the bridle on the horse’s head carefully-the horse has delicate ears.

Do not let the reins out of your hands from the moment you take the horse out of the stall until the horse is saddled.

If the horse is saddled, don’t let the head down and take anything from the ground: the horse can get stuck and then work for quite a long time without saddling. Do not let the saddled horse with the harness tightened lower its head, it can cause vascular damage.

Do not take the horse out of the stall if the previous shift has put the horses in their places. When taking the horse out of the stall or entering the stall, open the door fully so the horse does not hit it.

Do not stop with your horse in the stable aisle. If the aisle is cluttered, stop your horse and ask for help.

When getting into the saddle, draw the reins evenly, as if the outer reins sag, the horse may bite you, and also check the girths to make sure you don’t tip over with the saddle. If necessary, tighten the harness straps (so that two fingers can hardly pass under the girth).

When getting on a horse, do not take any valuables with you or put them in well-buttoned pockets.

Always mount on the left hand side of the horse and only at the command of the trainer. When boarding, do not throw or untangle the reins.

If the horse hits the back or carries, please do not be frightened and do not shout. This will only excite the horse. You should lean your body back as much as possible, squeeze the horse’s sides with your legs and pull the reins hard.

Listen carefully and try to follow the instructor’s commands. The horse can stand on a candle. Then, on the contrary, lean forward and put your hands around his neck without dropping the reins. In this case it is dangerous to pull on the reins or mane, you could tip over with the horse. As soon as the horse is in its normal position, you should lead the horse strongly forward with the shank.

If the horse suddenly lays down under you, immediately throw off the stirrups and, standing in front of the horse a bit away from him, try to raise him up with your voice and the reins. Under no circumstances should you let go of the reins, even if you fall.

When riding in change, do not run over the horse in front and do not ride sideways to another horse. At the same time try not to lag far behind the shift: the horse, guided by herd mentality, may rush to catch up with the others unexpectedly for you.

Do not stop in the horses’ way and do not ride against the change. To avoid collision with other riders – separate with them on the left shoulder. Control your horse calmly and gently, do not jerk the reins.

To prevent unwanted actions of your horse at the sight or approach of a tractor, dog, bulky unfamiliar object, unusual sounds, etc., make the reins shorter, calm the horse with your voice, distract him with some demand.

If the horse is carried, lean back and vigorously dial the reins, acting with your hands alternately. Then stop her in a circular motion (on the volte), gradually reducing its radius.

Try to hold on to the horse as long as possible, it does not play for a long time. But if a fall cannot be avoided and you lose the reins, do not jump up until the horse has run away to a safe distance. Remember: some horses hit the fallen rider with their hind legs.

If the horse gets on its hind legs (on the paddock) – give the reins, grab the mane or wrap your arms around the neck and make the horse go down with an active obedience. Don’t lean back and don’t pull the reins on yourself – the horse might tip over on its back.

If the horse stops and kicks its front leg, lowers its head and sniffs the ground, raise its head immediately and send it forward vigorously – the horse is going to lie down under the rider.

Do not ride with one stirrup, you must throw the stirrups first when rushing.

If you fall, drop the stirrups and try, without letting the reins out of your hands, to move away from the horse and not get up immediately (so that the horse does not hit). After a fall do not catch up with the horse.

Drop both stirrups before getting off the horse. Dismount from the horse by holding onto the mane and saddle with your right foot over the horse’s rump.

If you demand something from a horse, you must get it done. Your horse should obey and you should give a clear, unambiguous command. Be persistent.

You should not be distracted near the horse, especially in the saddle. You must be prepared for the unexpected.

Always keep the reins in your hands, do not leave your horse unattended. Do not tie your horse with a bridle to bars of bars and fences in the arena.

Lead your horse from or into the stable at the lead, walking beside it on your left side, taking the reins off your neck. Hold the ends of the reins in your left hand and lead the horse under the bridle with your right hand (do not hold the buckles of the reins – the horse can jerk its head and the buckle will injure your palm).

Lead your horse to or from the arena with the stirrups tightened. A wobbly stirrup can catch on something and the horse will knock you down when you are frightened.

When leading a horse in leash, keep a distance of two body lengths (about 5 meters) from the horse in front of you. Do not charge the horse ahead with a whip or a wave of your hand – the horse may kick back.

If the horse gets fidgety, starts tearing to the side, do not pull on the reins. The horse is stronger and will easily drag you along; yank back the reins and calm the horse, then encourage its obedience with your voice and stroking and continue riding in the right direction.

For riding it is recommended to use shoes that fit loosely in the stirrup and have a small heel. It is not recommended to ride in shoes without a heel, with ribbed soles or thick soles, as well as barefoot – in the case of a fall your foot may get stuck in the stirrup. You should wear boots with a smooth sole and a small heel on the ride. In other shoes is dangerous to ride.

When saddling, you should first remove the saddle, then the bridle and be sure to bandage the horse (if it has been bandaged).

Before leaving the stall, pet the horse and give it a treat of carrot, sliced apple or croutons. Give treats on an open palm.

It is strictly forbidden!

Bringing unauthorized people to the stables without the approval and permission of the administration.

Drinking alcoholic beverages, smoking, foul language, rough treatment of horses and children, beating horses.

Any action with or on the horse without the permission of the instructor or in his absence.

Approach the horse or go around it from behind, and during saddling √ get under the horse’s belly.

Sitting on the horse in the stall or the stable aisle.

Wrapping the reins, lasso, reins on your hand while working with the horse.

To keep sharp or cutting objects in pockets of clothing while handling or riding, and to use soft or unheeled shoes for riding.

To allow the horse under saddle (saddle, troke) to put its head down, to graze, to leave the horse unattended.

Conduct hippotherapy sessions without the simultaneous presence of the instructor, his assistant and groom, and it is forbidden for the instructor or his assistant to leave children unattended on or near the horse.

After saddling, touch the horse’s back or loin with your hands.

Immediately after work give the horse to drink water and eat oats and other grains!

Remember! Non-observance of safety measures when working with a horse leads to serious injuries!